Columbus, OH

The Independent

 A Team GB Olympic athlete dropped to the floor in despair as he was disqualified from the men’s 200m backstroke after finishing in first place in the heats.Luke Greenbank, a two-time medallist at the Tokyo Games, had broken the obscure rule of swimming too far underwater at the beginning of his race.The 26-year-old was comforted by fellow competitors as he appeared to be devastated by the verdict.Olympic rules state that competitors must not travel more than 15 metres under the water.

Team GB swimmer drops to floor in despair after breaking Olympics rule

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Youth Boys' 100m, Quarter-Finals 1 - Age 10

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Youth Girls' 1500m, Finals 2 - Age 8

New York Post

The Caitlin Clark-less USA women’s basketball team is having trouble drawing the crowds you’d expect during the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The New York Times reported Wednesday that tickets for the USA vs. Germany game set for Aug. 4 are being sold in a “special offer” for just 24 Euros per ticket with no assigned seating. 

This means anyone can grab front-row seats for the game beginning at 11:15 a.m. ET.

“Paris 2024 is having trouble selling tickets to the US-Germany women’s basketball game on Aug. 4. ‘Special offer’ tickets now available: only 24 Euros each and the seats can be anywhere...

Olympics having trouble selling tickets for Caitlin Clark-less USA-Germany game

The Spun

The U.S. women's basketball team hasn't lost at the Summer Olympics in more than 50 games. The American women extended that streak on Monday, topping Japan in their Paris Games opener.  The USA women's three-on-three team hasn't been nearly as successful. On Tuesday, the USA women's 3x3 team, ...

USA Women's 3x3 Basketball Team Loses At The Olympics

Morgantown, WV

WVU swimming and diving assistant coach Sydney Pickrem took the pool for her first of two individual events at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Pickrem competed Wednesday in the women’s 200 meter breaststroke representing Canada, advancing past the initial heats to the semifinal stage. In a heartbreaking finish, however, Pickrem fell just under a half-second short of the top eight finish needed to advance to the finals on Thursday. Pickrem finished ninth overall in the semifinals, finishing her race in 2 minutes, 24.03 seconds. She was edged out of the finals by Satomi Suzuki of Japan, who completed the...

WVU swim assistant coach Sydney Pickrem finishes Day 1 of Olympic competition

In Just His Second Racewalk Ever, Luke Carroll Earned Silver Jul 27, 2024. Youth Boys' 400m Decathlon, Prelims 3 - Age 15-16 Jul 27, 2024. Youth Girls' 1500m Race Walk, Finals 1 - Age 9 Jul 27, 2024. Youth Boys' 3k, Finals 1 - Age 11 Jul 29, 2024. Youth...

Derek Locktish - 13yo Boys 1500m BRONZE

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Kevin Durant led the United States Men's Basketball Team to a 103-86 win against South Sudan in Group C play, advancing to the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Durant Leads USA Off Bench To Advance To Paris Olympics Quarterfinals

Fastbreak On SI

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made Olympics history.

Victor Wembanyama Made Olympics History In France-Japan Game

Arizona State

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Arizona Luminaria

Arizona’s abortion rights initiative is one step away from being considered by voters in the fall, after the campaign behind it turned in more than double the number of signatures necessary to qualify for the ballot.

Abortion rights measure files more than double the signatures to appear on the November ballot

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

LCM (50 meters) Prelims Live Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6. Finals Live Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5. It’s an action-packed day 6 evening schedule, as every stroke/discipline will be contested tonight. There are four finals and three semifinals on the schedule, but only two of them are not 200s, and one is the 4×200 free relay, so it’s really just the men’s 50 free that’s bucking the trend. However, that doesn’t mean it is not going to be a fast and exciting evening. Watch along with SwimSwam’s Coleman Hodges as he is joined by Gold Medal Mel and 2008 Olympic Silver medalist Milord Cavic.

2024 Paris Olympics: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

After a dominant 110-84 win against Serbia in its Olympics opener, the USA men’s basketball team will look to continue their winning run against South Sudan in its next contest of the Paris Olympics 2024. The match will take place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France. Despite...

Basketball Olympics 2024: When And Where To Watch Team USA Vs. South Sudan At Paris Olympics?

Sports Illustrated

The top American tennis player's journey to win her first Olympic medal was cut short this year.

Coco Gauff's Run in 2024 Olympics Ends Early After Elimination in Mixed Doubles

Washington State Cougars On SI

The United States Women's National Team wrapped the group stage of the 2024 Olympic tournament on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over Australia. The Americans are

Trinity Rodman Ends Olympic Group Play With Two Goals, One Assist

The Game Haus

Team USA 5v5 Women’s National Team secure their first win in the Olympic Games. USA beat Japan 102-76 on July 29 in the first game of the Group Phase. They were awarded 2 points for the win. Team USA is in Group C with Germany, Belgium and Japan. Diana...

Team USA 5v5 WNT Secure First Win

In Just His Second Racewalk Ever, Luke Carroll Earned Silver Jul 27, 2024. Youth Girls' 1500m Race Walk, Finals 1 - Age 9 Jul 27, 2024. Youth Boys' 400m Decathlon, Prelims 3 - Age 15-16 Jul 27, 2024. Youth Boys' 3k, Finals 1 - Age 11 Jul 29, 2024. D'Asia...

Cameron Crouch’s Favorite Thing Is Winning

With arguably the most dramatic finish at the Paris Olympics so far, Team USA made the rugby sevens podium for the first time in history by upsetting Australia 14-12 in Tuesday’s bronze medal match. Following the Olympic debut of the women's game in 2016, the US had never finished...

Team USA Earns First-Ever Rugby Sevens Olympic Medal

For the second straight Olympics, 3-on-3 basketball will be a featured sport in addition to the traditional 5-on-5 offering. The event, which is called 3x3, has seen an astronomical rise since it was first officially played at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. In 2017, 3x3 basketball was accepted as an Olympic discipline, setting the stage for the sport to be played at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

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